ASVAB General Science Practice Test 198823 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1

The energy posessed by a thrown baseball is an example of what kind of energy?

79% Answer Correctly

potential

transitional

kinetic

gravitational


Solution

Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.


2

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the __________ to help break down protein.

77% Answer Correctly

large intestine

stomach

small intestine

mouth


Solution

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.


3

During digestion, where is digested food absorbed into the blood stream?

66% Answer Correctly

stomach

large intestine

pancreas

small intestine


Solution

The small intestine is where most digestion takes place. As food travels along the small intestine it gets broken down completely by enzymes secreted from the walls. These enzymes are produced in the small intestine as well as in the pancreas and liver. After the enzymes break down the food, the resulting substances are then absorbed into the blood via capillaries in the small intestine walls.


4

Which of the following temperatures is least like the others?

43% Answer Correctly

0K

-273°C

32°F

absolute zero


Solution

Absolute zero is the coldest possible temperature in the universe. In the Kelvin scale, absolute zero is 0K and in the Celsius scale it is -273°C.


5

Examples of secondary consumers include:

52% Answer Correctly

chickens

plankton

wolves

grasshoppers


Solution

Secondary consumers (carnivores) subsist mainly on primary consumers. Omnivores are secondary consumers that also eat producers. Examples are rats, fish, and chickens.